Over the course of the weekend, I met or saw way more various Tales cosplayers than those from FF combined. >^_^< I wish we could have recorded this interview because I would have liked to use it as a perfect example to other novice hallway entrants. Awesome attitude and passion for this, plus a total sweetheart, she was awarded an honorable mention for "Most Inspiring." When she had left the room, I seriously had tears in my eye and an insatiable urge to go so sew something myself. ^_^; We really hope she continues to expand her skills and cosplay more in the future, because she understands what this is truly all about.

Oh gosh, thank you so much.This was my first Hallway Cosplay contest and it was fabulous. I was so shocked that I had even been awarded an 'Honorable Mention'...I've never won a prize for cosplaying before. I really loved talking with all of the judges and you were all so friendly and enthusiastic about every aspect of costuming that couldn't help but be encouraged to talk with you for so long about my costume. I do hope to come-back next year with improved skills and a much more challenging costume too.

Rita Mordio (Tales of Vesperia and accompanied by her pimpin' Yuri Lowell)